2012

20K Presented to Al Chymia Shriners



On December 14th, Larry Nolan presented Al Chymia Potentate Tom Cross with a check for $20,000. The 2012 Memphis Rodders Reunion produced the largest donation in it's history with the help of a lot of kind hearted supporters.
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Clarence 'Hooker' Hood 1926-2012



Sprint car competitor Clarence 'Hooker' Hood passed away today after a long period of declining health. We're proud that he was the 2009 Memphis Rodders Reunion honoree, but more importantly, he was a legend among his racing peers and a hero to many a speed-struck youngster throughout his decades long career.
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2012 Rodders Reunion in Review



Amy Faulk was the 2012 Memphis Rodders Reunion honoree, and this is her current C/SA Pontiac Firebird race car. Amy, a trailblazer among women drag racers, was on hand to help tell her story.
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2012 Delta River Crusin'



Delta River Cruisin' is probably the largest and most diverse automotive event that is held within a stone's throw of Memphis. The 2012 edition was held over the weekend of Spetember 21-23, and was another winner in my view. Take in a sampling of photos from the festivities at the Delta River Cruisin' Photo Gallery link. Read More...
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2012 NHRR Slideshow



An unprecedented infestation of Bo-Weevils struck Bowling Green KY this past June over Father's day weekend when four (count'em!) of Ray Godman's old race cars made the scene. Generous contributions from embedded gearheads have produced this slideshow of the 2012 National Hot Rod Reunion. Enjoy the visual vibe.
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Amy Faulk - 2012 Rodders Reunion Honoree



Amy Faulk is one of the most accomplished women in drag racing, and she will be the featured honoree at the 2012 Memphis Rodders Reunion.
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1960 Tennessee Bo-Weevil Restored



Beautiful isn't it? This is the just completed restoration of the 1960 Tennessee Bo-Weevil prior to embarking on a journey to Bowling Green KY for this weekend's 10th annual National Hot Rod Reunion. Read More...
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LIR Immortalized on Canvas




It's not everyday that your favorite old haunt gets rendered on canvas, but the ghost of drag racing past still remembers Lakeland International Raceway. Read More...
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The Chameleon Camaro




Captured through a smoke filled lens, in this weatherbeaten photo, is an image of the late AJ Lancaster at Lakeland International Raceway around 1970. AJ raced this Camaro in the then fledgling Pro Stock class until he hung up his helmet about a year after this photo was made. But there is more than meets the eye here, as this car has a special history, and has miraculously survived a long and sometimes difficult journey to the present day. Read More...
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Bob Young

Sadly, we've lost another friend to the Memphis Rodders Reunion... Read More...
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Demonized



This is high-speed amazing... allow yourself 15 minutes to view this documentary style video of the Poteet and Main Speed Demon Streamliner during the 2011 edition of Speed Week on the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats.

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